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Patterns

February 25, 2008

I took this picture from my bedroom window last week when it snowed here. I've been so interested in the architecture in NY lately and kept thinking that it would make for good textile patterns, especially since the snow excentuates the linework of everything stand out even more than normal. I quickly went into Photoshop and turned the stairwells into what could progress into a new kind of houndstooth print. Kind of fun!

February 08, 2008

Pattern is all around us, constantly. Sometimes I even get dizzy walking around this world as I constantly see shapes and color palettes in everything, from the muddied honeycomb shaped cracks in the sidewalk to the shadows an iron gate casts on a brick wall to the hues from a single feather. I always love stumbling upon interesting patterns and applying that to textile patterns/prints, which is why I liked how this barn door's diamond-esque shapes mimicked the scarf on this model, or maybe it was vice versa? Anyways, I loved the ethnic/bohemian vibe to this outfit and the idea of adding a few bursts of color to a darker outfit. I'm kind of digging darker palettes with pops of color lately and will follow with another post to demonstrate what I'm talking about.

November 15, 2007

I realize I haven't been posting as much lately and am trying to post more now...fingers crossed! So, since Fall is in full speed and the Holidays are more than around the corner, I thought a little Tartain Plaid inspiration would be appropriate. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for plaids thanks to my granny and my mom's cupboards full of fantastic little blue, red and green checks and plaids. I am debating about working plaids into my tableclothe pillows....depends if I can get my hands on some. I think what is important about plaids is the use of multicolor in each design due to the weaving and layering of color, which is something that is only continuing to grow in the interior design world. We need to take more risks when designing our homes and the pictures above show how to add plaids in unexpected ways (look at those fabulous plates!). And, not only do I love the color, but I also love the family history that creates each design.

The little swatches are from The Color Association's archival shop. And the interior images are from the latest issue of Domino Magazine. Kind of makes me want to snuggle up with a plaid blanket!

September 23, 2007

My wonderful mom sent me these luscious fabrics in the mail the other day. I immediately had to lay each of the squares out and watch the colorful palette explode all over the floor! These fabrics have great potential for some patchwork project...perhaps there will be a future post with something I create from them. However, these shades make a great start to all the Fall inspiration I'm dreaming about. Oh how I love it when I get surprise packages in the mail, especially when they are from my mom because she sends the BEST little treasures!

July 06, 2007

I was sitting in the park the other day, writing in my color journal (yes, I am obsessed about color) when lo and behold I realized I had quite the mix of color and patterns right in front of me. I thought it all made for a nice color composition so I took some pictures that simply inspired me. The tablecloth is from John Robshaw Textiles, the sandal is from Camper, the journal is made by Angela Adams and the canvas bag is from Matta. And below is the little color journal I'm in love with (from Anthropologie).